I m new owner of fit 2015 ex in US, this is the first Honda car I owned. So i m wondering what speed is reasonable on highway? I feel little floating at >65miles on highway and i dont know this is acceptable or not.

I appreciated for any replies.

 

It's a light car, so it's not going to be as stable as a mid- or full-size, if that's what you're coming from...

I recently made a 17-hour one-way trip in my EX CVT, and it did fine at the posted 65 or 70 MPH speed limits. You do have to keep your head in the game if there's a strong crosswind, but it's nothing I'd call unsafe. I used to drive a VW microbus - I would define that as "cushion-munching" exciting in a strong crosswind.

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I have an LX CVT and have not noticed any floating sensation on highway. Could be sidewinds on open road. I have the Firestone tires set at 36PSI. I think the LX has some under car cover the EX does not have, to smooth turbulence?? Not sure on this though.
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I just did a 70 mile run up the highway and back with my wife this morning. 75-80 mph all the way. 39 mpg up, 38 back. Very pleased. Keep both hands on the wheel, but relax your grip. Better yet, relax your whole body. However, as stembridge says, keep your head in the game in crosswinds, especially when gusting, or when around the big trucks.

 

wow, i heard that the fit was not the car design for long distance travel, your experience give me some confidence about this car .

 

Its not always have that sensations. Just when run on little bump or downward road. Anyway, looks like I need more mutual adaptation with my car

 

Couldn't agree more!

I should've also told you to check your tire pressures and make sure they're at inflated to at least the door jam specs. I'm running mine 2 psi higher, getting a little better handling and fuel mileage.

 

Fits are light compared to other contemporary cars, but they're about 600-800 pounds heavier than older small cars. VW beetles were only 1800 pounds and Datsun B210s were right at a ton while Fits are around 2600.

Add that to a lower stance and improved tires, suspension and steering and they are much more stable at highway speed and in crosswinds.

If you are a reasonably confident driver you shouldn't have any qualms at the speeds normally driven on the highway.

 

On long highway drives in Quebec, the GD3 runs perfectly at a nice 80 mph locked in on cruise control. Of course I would never drive at that speed, it's just a rumor I heard

The GK is more refined with more soundproofing and a stronger engine so it should achieve and maintain those speeds with even more ease. The body looks more aerodynamic so I presume that it should be less prone to windblast compared to the gd, that is built like a huge sail.

 

My wife and I owned a 2010 Fit Sport and traded it in for the 2015 EX 2 months ago. We drive to the Midwest (Ohio) from Spokane, WA twice a year and keep it at 82 MPH on Interstate 90 through Montana and at the same speed on Interstate 25 down through Wyoming. Through Colorado, about 80 MPH and then through Kansas at about 79 MPH. Never a problem. Recently drove to Helena, MT from Spokane, WA and had it at about 82 for about 1/2 the trip where possible on safe roads.

 

The 2004 Focus ZX3 I had weighed in at 2612, which puts it within a few pounds of the Fit.
The Focus felt much more stable in the wind, which I think comes down to two things, a stiffer suspension in the Focus (I had the SVT suspension installed), and the extremely light steering in the FIT.
After a couple of months of driving the Fit I drove my father's '07 Focus wagon, and that was like having no power steering at all!

 

75-80 in AZ. No problem

 

75-80 mph does just fine in MN and SD, but once the crosswinds come then you might have a little squirming in open areas (like the plentiful farmland here).

And the undertray in the LX is more for mileage than anything. If there was any turbulence damping, it would be a side effect. Maybe the EX/EX-L could get that undertray and see if there is a definite difference? Or any LXs that have their tray damaged/removed (accidents in the snow maybe?) and report the differences, if any?

 

I think it's been determined that all levels of trim have that undertray.

 

Just got my fit in November 2014.

On the highway I average 70-80 mph. No problems noticed, made a couple commutes from Los Angeles, CA to Irvine and never noticed any issues with headwind or crosswind.

On the highway I average about 42-43 MPG. I try to stay in the green as much as possible!